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June 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com June 1, 2008 Sunday Queen City Triathlon • Helena, 8 A.M. The first annual Queen City Triathlon is a sprint distance race oriented towards beginner triathletes. 18 lap swim in a 25 yard pool, 12.4 mile bike through the Helena Valley, and a 3.1 mile run on a dirt trail. Race location is the Helena YMCA on N. Last Chance Gulch. Sign up on Active.com, registration is only open to the first 64 participants. Hosted by the Big Sky Cyclery Team and Helena YMCA. For more info check out www.bigskybikes.com/QCTriathlon.htm _______________________________________________________________________ June 7, 2008 Saturday The Governor's Cup • Helena, 26.2 miles, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, relays, Sponsored by The Caring Foundation of Montana, www.govcup.bcbsmt.com 3rd Annual Hamilton PTA Fun Run • Hamilton, Run a 10K, 5K, or in our 1 mile Family Fun Run in commencing at Canyon Hideaway Park. The 10K will have moderate grades on the Westside of Hamilton and all runs will be on pavement. Registration is $15 for adult 10K and 5K or $20 after May 31st. 1 Mile Fun Run participants, seniors, and students are all $10. Race times are 10K-8:30 am, 5K-9:30 am, and 1 mi-11:00 am. Registration includes t-shirt, goodie bag, chance for additional prizes, and sign ups for a massage after the race. Awards will be given to 1st-3rd men’s and women’s 10K and 5K. Registration forms will be available beginning May 1st at The Canyon’s, Bob Ward’s, all Hamilton Schools, Antara Sports, and The Runner’s Edge in Missoula. For questions or to have a registration form mailed to you please email demarismoore@yahoo.com. Pre-packet pick-up will be Friday, June 6 from 4-7 at Canyon Hideaway Park. All proceeds benefit Hamilton schools’ families and children particularly promoting healthy activities! PMC Whoop-Up Fun Run • Conrad, 5k, 1-Mile, & Relay Race, Registration Fee: $12 per entry, $35 per family of 4 ($5/addition), Relay Race $30 for a team of 4. Age Brackets: 12 & Under, 13-20, 20-50, & 50+ Everyone will receive a T-shirt. S M L XL Prizes: For the Winners in each age group in the 5k & prizes for the winning relay team. Pre-Register at Pondera Medical Center, 406-271-3211 A map of the routes will be provided along with signs & personal directing at the corners. Pancake Breakfast at 7am, Parade & Rodeo plus much more events to follow. For information call Charlene Bouma 406-271-2295 Plains Day Surfin’ The Rockies 5K Fun Run • Plains, Start and Finish @ Plains High School. 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.). $15 with race t-shirt and refreshments. For information call Lisa at 826-7300 or Tony at 826-6108; or, email badrock04@msn.com. _______________________________________________________________________ June 12-14, 2008 Thursday - Saturday Montana Senior Olympics • Butte, for men and women who are 50 years of age or older. Includes 5 & 10K Runs along with Track & Field events plus 9 other sports. Call 586-5543 or email kayjn@imt.net June 13th and 14th, 2008 USA Track and Field Montana State Championships • Missoula, Big Sky High School, Visit www.mtusatf.org or call Kim Haines at 544-9946 ______________________________________________________________________ June 14, 2008, Saturday, Pengelly Double Dip • Missoula, starts at Univ. of Montana, Riverbowl Field, 5th Annual Epic Trail Run of Elephantine Proportions Single Dip: About 4.6 miles up the M trail, down the fire road, and back to campus. Double Dip: About 12.5 miles. Up to the M and beyond, to the university beacon, the top of Mt. Sentinel, down the Hellgate Canyon trail and along the Kim Williams Trail. Age Divisions. Also the U of M's Monte Mile for kids which is a out and back on the Kim Willams Trail. . . Registration Fees: Double Dip $30 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Single Dip $20 (No increase for day-of-race registration) Monte Mile FREE (no shirt for the Monte Mile) Packet Pick-up and Day-of-Race Registration begins 7:30 am. Start Times: Single Dip and Double Dip 9 am; Monte Mile 9:15 am Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, Race Directors: Vic Mortimer vic@runwildmissoula.org & Bridget Moriarty bridget@runwildmissoula.org Jim Bridger • Bozeman, 10 miler, www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Contact Tom Hayes per@chengineers.com Second Annual CHIEF VICTOR DAYS 5k Run/Fun Walk and Kids 1-Mile Run/Fun Walk • Victor. RACE INFO: Registration is at 7:00 a.m. The 5k Run/Fun Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Kids 1-Mile Run/Fun Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Starting location for both runs is in front of the Victor Fire Hall on Tudor Street and finishing in front of the Victor Post Office on Main Street. Awards and Door Prizes will immediately follow races. REGISTRATION: Early registration (by May 26) $16.00 shirt included. Late registration (after May 26) $18.00 no shirt included. Kids Run/Fun Walk for 10 and under - FREE. Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.victormt.com/chief_victor_days/contacts-and-forms.html. Hosted by the Iron Horse Athletic Club. 50% of the proceeds go to the Victor Park District. If you have any questions, please contact Beth at the Iron Horse Athletic Club 406-363-0330 or Angie Doberstein (Chief Victor Days chairperson) 406-642-3924 29th Heart & Sole • Billings, 5K - 10K - 2 Mile Walk - 10K Walk - Triumph Trek diane.standish@svh-mt.org www.svfoundation.org Skunk Alley Run • Hot Springs, Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce at 406-741-2662 or email hscofc@hotsprgs.net ________________________________________________________________________________ June 15, 2008, Sunday Rocky Mountain Bank Summit Solstice Triathlon • Kalispell, This is a fun event that some have described as a "Beginners Triathlon". This Triathlon consists of ½ mile swim around Foys Lake, followed by a 12.7 mile bicycle ride on beautiful rolling hills surrounding Foys Lake, followed by a 3.1 Mile run on the streets surrounding Foys Lake. Triathlon registration deadline is June 3rd. Computer chip timing will be offered allowing for accurate times, accurate split times and results after you finish the race. Awards for the top three division winners will be presented after the last participant crosses the finish line. Food will be provided. Raffle prizes will be given out after race is completed. Awards will be presented to the top finishers after the last participant crosses the finish line. www.summithealthcenter.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ June 21, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 2 - South Hills 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org 2008 Wind Festival, Fun Run/Bike Run • Harlowton, “Wind Farm Trail Challenge” Duathlon - Run 5K- bike 30K- Run 5K, Pre-registration only. $30 or 5K fun-walk/run. $10 or Scenic 30 kilometer bike ride. $15 For info: Adrie Min: adrie.min@wheatlandmemorial.org (406 632-3116) Robert McNary: chamber@harlowtonchamber.com (406) 632-4694 Herron Hustle Trail Race • Kalispell, 8:00 a.m. – 5 mile trail race in Herron Park to benefit Foys to Blacktail Trails, a not-for-profit organization for the protection of open and public access to the trails from Foys Lake to Blacktail Mountain. Registration is $15 before June 14, $20 after June 14. Get more information on this inaugural event at www.herronhustle.com or email darcomatic@yahoo.com Montana Mountain Man Marathon • Plains, Sanders County Fairgrounds, Half Marathon and Marathon, The Marathon course will run in elevation from 2500 to 6837 feet at Pat's Knob and back down ending at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Entry Fees thru May 31, $60 for Marathon, $40 Half Marathon, then $75 and $55. More info at www.mmmmplains.com Montana Festival of the Wind • Harlowton, 5K, starts 8.30 am , www.harlowtonchamber.com 14th Annual Longest Dam Race • Fort Peck Dam, A 10k & 5k run, 5k walk, 1 mile run/walk, 10 mile Novice Bike Route. Registration begins at 7AM at Kiwanis Park. It is sponsored by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 228-2222 chamber@glasgowmt.net website> www.glasgowmt.net/damrace
______________________________________________________________________ June 22, 2008, Sunday Race 4 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES Missoula Preview Half Marathon • Missoula, 8:00 am @ McCormick Park, $29.00 Early Registration, $35.00 Race Day. Race 4 of the H.O.F.S.A., Five 2008 RACING SERIES , Races to benefit: Big Sky High School Cross Country and Under-Privileged Youth Scholarship Program. Visit www.halloffamesportsacademy.com for more info, pmarron@halloffamesportsacademy.com Treasure State Triathlon- Off Road Edition • Bozeman, Hyalite Reservoir, 1/2 mile swim- 11 mile mountain bike- 4 mile trail run. This year, the Treasure State Triathlon will have an updated course. Competitors will begin by swimming a 1/2 mile in Hyalite reservoir, followed by 1 lap (about 11 miles) of mountain biking up the Lick Creek Trail and descending the Hood Creek Trail to the dam. The run portion will wind along the reservoir via the West Shore Trail to the cabin. At the cabin, competitors will turn around and finish along the Crescent Lake Trail. For more information, check www.tri-mt.com and www.fleetfeetbozeman.com for photos. The Montana Family Medicine Residency's Annual Fun 5K Run/Walk • Billings, 8 AM at 123 S 27th st Billing, MT. Please contact Becky Millman for more information 247-3306 __________________________________________________________________________________ June 28, 2008, Saturday Urban Dare Helena – 12:00pm Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare! For more info go to www.urbandare.com or email kkeefe@urbandare.com Mountain To Meadow Lolo Pass • near Missoula, Half Marathon and 5k Fun RunTHIS BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RUN ON JUNE 28TH 2008 WILL BEGIN AT THE LOLO PASS VISITOR CENTER (ELEVATION 5225) ON THE IDAHO MONTANA BORDER. THE 14-MILE Loop WILL WIND THROUGH FORESTS OF ENGELMANN SPRUCE AND WHITE PINE, WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS OF THE BITTERROOT MOUNTAINS IN THE DISTANCE. BOTH THE 5 K RUN (OUT AND BACK) AND THE 14 MILE LOOP WILL PASS PACKER MEADOWS, A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE ALONG THE NEZ PERCE AND LEWIS AND ClARK TRAILS. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME AT THIS EVENT AND THE ENTIRE COURSE IS SITUATED ON DIRT OR GRAVEL BACK ROADS. START TIME IS 7:30 A.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. REGISTRATION COST IS $30.00 WITH T SHIRT $20.00 WITHOUT T SHIRT THE MEADOW TO MOUNTAIN RUN IS SPONSORED BY NORTHWESTINTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION A 501 c (3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE DISCOVERY OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC LANDS, ENRICHING THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITORS, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF THESE SPECIAL PLACES TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED TO HELP VISITORS DISCOVER AND APPRECIATE THE RICH HISTORYAND STRIKING BEAUTY OF THE AREA AROUND LOLO PASS VISITOR CENTER. For more info www.runlolopass.org
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The Whitefish Lake Run • Whitefish, 5 km, 10km. 31st Annual, Races start at 8 AM, 10K runners are bused to the start at 6:45 to run the one way route along Lake Shore Drive back to City Beach. Course: The 5K course starts at City Beach and loops around a fairly fast route back to the beach. Fees: Adults $15, Youth 12 and under $10, Awards: Overall first place winners get specially designed custom awards. Overall 2-5 also get nice awards. Overalls are not eligible for age groups - we like to spread the wealth. Masters 1-5 places (also taken out of age groups) get special stuff, too. Age groups are 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, so everybody has a chance! Age group awards go 3 deep. Chip Timing by perfect-timing. Register on www.active.com. No race day registration. www.sportsmanskihaus.com. (bbrist@sportsmanskihaus.com) The Old Gabe • Bozeman, 25K/50K 6AM start, Contact Tom Hayes: per@chengineers.com www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Rockin’ the River Fun Run • Fort Benton, Come to Fort Benton and Experience Montana's Premier Small Town Festival! 1 Mile/5K and 10K Run begin at 9 a.m.*1 mile and 5K run begin and end at the Lewis & Clark Statue *10K bus leaves Lewis & Clark Statue to go out of town at 8:20 a.m. sharp! Pre-Register by downloading application at www.fortbenton.com/sumcel/saturday.htm Mail entry form and $12 to: Summer Celebration/PO Box 402/Fort Benton, MT 59442 (Make checks payable to Summer Celebration Fun Run) For more information visit www.fortbenton.com or call 622-5023 27th Annual HealthWorks Fun Run • Sidney, 10K, 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Mile, beginning at 8:00am as part of Sidney's Town & Country Festival. Entry fee is $12 with pre-registration ($8 for Kids' Mile). For more information or a pre-registration form, call 406-488-4631 or visit www.sidneyhealthworks.org Sweet Grass Fest 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run • Big Timber. Start time - 8:30 am, registration 7:30 to 8:15 am at the downtown at Grand Hotel, 139 McLeod St, Big Timber, MT. Awards presentation at 10 am. Please call 406-932-5131 or email info@bigtimber.com for more information. ________________________________________________________________
July 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com July 4, 2008, Friday Reach's Run For Independence • Bozeman, Show your best patriotic colors and join us for a 1k,5k,10k run on the trails in north Bozeman. This is a fundraiser for Reach, Inc., a non profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities in the Gallatin Valley since 1974. All proceeds of the race will go toward a new living facility for Reach's clients. Race time - 8:00am. Registration- $20 without t-shirt, $25 with t-shirt. More info to follow. Contact www.reachinc.org Make It Hurt On the Dirt • Butte, Off-road Duathlon, Homestake Lodge. The Hurt On the Dirt Duathlon is back for 2008 and is being hosted by Homestake Lodge on Homestake Pass near Butte, MT. Racers may either compete as individuals or in teams. There are classes for adults and two junior categories. After the event there will be a barbecue, beverages, and music. Adult distances are 9 miles/bike, and 4 miles/run. The Under 10 Junior Course is 2 miles/bike, and 1 mile/run, the under 14 Junior Course is 4 miles/bike and 2 miles/run. Terrain is a combination of logging roads, trails, and single track suitable for most riders and runners. Adult Individual - $30.00, Adult Relay - $35.00, Youth - $12.50, additional barbecue ticket $7.50 (1 bbq ticket included with race entry). Juniors start at 9:00 AM and Adults start immediately following the Junior finish. Register on Active.com: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1553836 Race day registration is available and it is the same price. Please arrive by 8:30 AM on the day of the event to register. Directions: Exit 233 off I-90, get on FS 240 at the cattle guard on the South side of the interchange. Travel for 3 miles until the Homestake Lodge Road is on the right. chris@homestakelodge.com 11th Annual Chief Joseph Runs/Walks • Laurel, Thomson Park, 2 Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile Runs & 2 and 4 Mile Walks- 7:00 am Start, 6:00am Registration. Pre-Registration Fee & Deadline: (with race shirt): $15.00 by 5:00 pm Monday June16th. Late Registration acceptable up to race time Fee $20.00. Early Bib & T-Shirt Pick Up: at Laurel Chamber beginning June, 30th. Entry Forms available at www.laurelmontana.org or by calling 406-628-8105 or email laurelchamber@rbbmt.org to have one emailed to you.
25th Annual Sundae Run • Missoula, GREENOUGH PARK, 1 mile Kids Run and 4 mile run, “Without ice-cream, there would be chaos and darkness” SPONSORED BY: DAIRY QUEEN & Run Wild Missoula, COURSES: Start and finish for both races is located at the covered picnic area on the northeast side of Greenough Park. PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION, 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Race starts at 9:00 a.m. 4 mile race starts at 9:20, Age Groups, Awards and All participants will receive a certificate for a free sundae at the Dairy Queen. Entry fee is $14.00 with T-shirt or $7.00 without T-shirt. PARTICIPANTS WANTING A T-SHIRT MUST PREREGISTER BEFORE 6:00 p.m. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008. www.runwildmissoula.org, Race Directors: Dalene & Dennis Normand 406-626-4012, click pic for more info on the Sundae Run including downloadable application.
________________________________________________________________ July 5, 2008 Saturday 6th Celebrate the Swan Race • Condon, includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K walk and run and a 1 mile fun run. The location is Condon at the south end of the airstrip near mile marker 43. The race travels Forest Service roads along the foothills of the dazing Swan Mountains. Entry fee $18 for adults, children 12 and under $9, day of the race $20 and $10 respectively. Fee includes T-shirt, refreshments, awards and door prizes (must be present to win). For more information or to sign up call Swan Ecosystem Center at 754-3137 or email swanec2@blackfoot.net or visit our website at www.swanecosystemcenter.com _________________________________________________________________ July 12, 2008, Saturday Hellgate Village 5K • Missoula, Sponsored by Run Wild Missoula, an informal family fun run 5K, the night prior to the Missoula Marathon, Start Time 5:00 p.m. Start and Finish at Tent @ Caras Park, Percent of proceeds will be donated to the Missoula Alzheimer’s Support Group In memory of RWM Anne Hayes. Entry Fees: Run Wild Missoula Member - $13.00 Family - $40.00 - Non-Member $15.00, Family - $45.00 All finishers receive a prize! First male and female finisher receives a framed print of Missoula. Race Director: Carol Brooker. More info at www.missoulamarathon.org Download the registration form at www.runwildmissoula.org/mm/hellgatevillage5k08.pdf Drop n' trot- 5k • Bozeman, Bogert Park, The Drop n' Trot is a unique event that benefits The Network Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Instead of your standard 5k, Drop 'n Trot features a push-ups segment which deducts 10 seconds off competitor's adjusted time. Sign up at active.com and get more information about The Network at www.thenetworkmt.org. The Glacier Challenge • Whitefish Sponsored by The Flathead Youth Home, is a 6-leg multi-sport relay including a 10k run, canoe, road bike, mountain bike, kayak and 5k run covering 55 miles of beautiful Montana terrain. Racers may enter as individuals, partners and teams [up to 7 members] and competitive and recreational racers are all welcome. A post-race party and award ceremony following with food from Qdoba Mexican Grill, live music, and racer awards. Race begins at 7:30am with a mandatory pre-race meeting at 7:00am. New this year is a fairy tale costume competition to be judged at 6:45am. Race Coordinator: Hannah Plumb. For more information, please visit our website at www.youthhomes.com/glacier_challenge or call Hannah at 406.755.4622. Devils Backbone • Bozeman, 50 mile, 5:30 am start www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/Runs.html Contact Tom Hayes: per@chengineers.com __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Click on pic to go to Feature Race page. Spring Meadow Lake Triathlons • Helena, at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Olympic: 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10k Run. 8 am $50 individual; $120 team. Sprint: 1K Swim, 20K Bike, 5K Run. 9 am $40 individual; $100 team Race start, finish and transitions are located at the Spring Meadow Lake State Park just west of Helena, Montana Swim a rectangular course in small lake. Bike out and back on a rolling 2-lane paved road. Run a flat fast course on trail, dirt road and pavement. Enjoy wonderful people, beautiful scenery and warm July weather. 5-year age group and team awards. Register online: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1498365&assetId=6fcd85ae-097b-46c9-9f6f-0c57320e5e5f More information contact Mike Jacobson: cajake@dishmail.net _______________________________________________________________________________________ July 19, 2008, Saturday Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 3 - Rattelsnake 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org more info coming Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K Fun Run and Walk • Kalispell, 3rd Annual family fundraiser. Race starts at 8 am at the Historic Rails to Trails path on the corner of Center St. and Meridian Rd. in Kalispell. Registration begins at 7 am. $10 per person or $20 per family if sent by July 11. Add $5 for day of registration. For more info contact Ashley at 406-471-9002 or LVFC at 406-257-7323. Also e-mail at ashpot@hotmail.com. Download application: www.runmt.com/lv2008.pdf Good Old Days Buffalo Run • St. Ignatius, Half Marathon starts at 7 am, 1, 4 and 7 mile runs start at 8 am Fees: $18.00 pre-registration (before July 16, 2008)- includes shirt $20.00 (after July 15)- includes shirt $8.00 - no shirt - registration before July 16, 2008 $10.00 - no shirt - registration after July 15, 2008 - sponsored by St. Luke Community Healthcare. To register contact Stuart Morton, St. Ignatius, 745-2190 or download a registration form at www.stlukehealthnet.org
Black Eagle Dam Run • Great Falls, held at Black Eagle Dam It is a 5K and 6 mile event. It will start at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. It is an out and back course on the north bank of the Rivers edge trail. Cost is $10.00 13 and under, and $15.00 over 13. Will recieve T shirt, and the 1st three in each race will recieve awards (male and female). Will be a drawing for door prizes after race. Each mile will be marked, and first mile split will be read. For further information they may contact Doug Darko at 727-5234 or 899-5923, or email at dpdarko@bresnan.net. Entires are available at Scheels sports, Big Bear Sports Universal Sports, Gold's Gym, Big Horn Wilderness, Tire Rama Stores in Great Falls, or call or email me at above addresses. Race day entry is also welcome. __________________________________________________________________________________________ July 20, 2008, Sunday XTERRA Wild Horse Creek - 1200yd S, 15mi MTB, 6mi Trail Run. Race start is 8:30am. Race is located 15 miles south of Bozeman, MT in Hyalite Canyon. Beautiful race setting and lots of photo ops of your favorite racer. Race entry includes DeFeet Socks, bar-b-que and an amazing post-race raffle. The long course race is apart of the XTERRA America Tour. So come on out and race for points to qualify for XTERRA Nationals at Lake Tahoe. If you are interested in the details or would like to enter, then go to: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1517198 Wild Horse Creek "Just Tri Off-Road" Triathlon _________________________________________________________________________________________ July 26, 2008, Sat Headwaters Run • Three Forks 5K, 10K road and trail, 539-9647 5 or 10K Run/Walk. At 8:00 am. Register at 7:00 am. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
August 2008 ©2008 www.runmt.com August 2, 2008, Saturday HURL Elkhorn 50 Mile and 50 Kilometer Endurance Runs • Montana City, presented by the Helena Running Club and the Helena Ultra Runners League (HURL). Scenic, challenging loop courses, mostly on single track trails with some jeep and dirt Forest Service road. 100% pavement free. Lung bursting elevation gain with numerous small stream crossings. Well stocked aid stations are provided along the course, as well as drop bag service. Generous cut off times. Entry fees: 50 Mile - $75.00 ($100 after July 19); 50K - $60 ($80 after July 19). Entry fee includes pre-race dinner, post-race dinner, technical T-shirt, and awards for all finishers. For more information contact race director, Steve Engebrecht at slengebrecht@msn.com, or web site: www.helenarunningclub.com/elkhorn/home.html
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Mission Mountain Classic • Ronan, 1M, 5K, 676-3033 ____________________________________________________________________________ August 3, 2008, Sunday Foy's to Herron Paddlethon • Kalispell, 3 mile lake kayak/canoe, 6 mile mountain bike, 4 mile trail run. Race day registration starts 7:30 @ Foy's Lake. Open to teams or solo. $10 entry fee w/ all proceeds donated to Foy's to Blacktail Trails. 9 am start. Info: Steve Muller 261-9250, smulr@hotmail.com A FUN RACE!! ____________________________________________________________________________ August 9, 2008, Saturday 2008 Aquathlon at the Pond • Frenchtown, Frenchtown Pond State Park, start time 10 AM. 1000m swim/5k run. All athletic levels welcome! Great prizes and winner awards! Clydesdale, Athena and Team catergories. Come experience one of Montana's only AQUATHLONS and get ready for the open water triathlon season. USAT Sanctioned. Sponsored by the Top Notch Training. 406-531-3926 email: tntmissoula@yahoo.com online application: www.tntmissoula.com The 5th annual An Ri Ra' Irish Festival • Butte, 5K/10K, plus Family 5K walk & run. Come join us in Historic uptown Butte, 9AM start at Emma Park for both the 5K &10K. the 10K takes you thru tunnels and trails overlooking the Butte valley. USATF sanctioned. T-shirt for all participants. Coupon included to enter Irish Festival at discounted rate. Registration fee: $15.00 per entrant. No race day registration. Packet pick-up will be, Friday, 5PM to 8PM at Butte Plaza Inn, 2900 Harrison Ave. You can download mail in registration form or register on line at www.mtgaelic.org Contact Mike, 782-2235, mhpatterson@bresnan.net for more info. Also race course maps are on web site. Bridger Ridge Run • Bozeman, 20 M trail, winddrinkers.org FULL, DON’T CALL, volunteers: kayjn@imt.net Huckleberry Run • Trout Creek, 5K race starts at 8:30 am More info at www.huckleberryfestival.com Carol Brooker, PO Box 794, Plains, Mt 59859 _____________________________________________________________________________ August 14, 2008, Thursday Evening ______________________________________________________________________________ August 16, 2008, Saturday Helena South Hills Trail Series • Helena, Race # 1 Kading Campground, (Little Blackfoot Meadows) 7.3 miles 8am www.helenarunningclub.com email: bquick50k@hotmail.com Contact: Brian Wieck ph# 406-431-0697 Five Valleys Fun Run/Walk Challenge Series of Five Races • Missoula, Race 4 - Fort Missoula 5K Fun Run/Walk, Missoula Parks and Recreation, 721-PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org more info coming Grizzly Marathon and 1/2 Marathon • Choteau, Marathon $65 before 8/4, $70 after. 1/2 Marathon $45 before 8/4 and $50 until race day. Register online at grizzlymarathon.com. For more information, contact Syd at grizzlymarathon@hotmail.com. Roodell Run • Eureka, Saturday August 16th, 8:30AM. 5k run/walk, 10k run. 5th annual run, honoring Eureka's state XC and Track champion Liz Roodell, supporting the Eureka HS Cross-Country program. Runs start and finish at Eureka High School. Pre-registration $12 (received by August 7th to guarantee T-shirt); race day registration (open at 7:30am), $15. T-shirts for race day registrants while supply lasts. Races start at 8:30am. "Challenging" courses -- a few hills! Awards to overall and age group winners. Download registration form at http://www.lchigh.net/roodellrun. and mail to address on form. For more information call Neil Longhurst at (406) 889-5587, Blanche Flanagan at 882-4619 / cell 253-3193, or e-mail roodellrun@gmail.com 13th Madison River Run • Ennis, 5K, 10K, The Madison River Run begins with a shotgun start as participants walk or run a 5K or 10K. Registration: 8:00-8:45 a.m. Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Lion's Club Park Contact: The course begins in downtown Ennis along Highway 287, ventures across the Madison River through Jeffers and ends in Lions Club Park. The course is a bit challenging, covering several types of terrain. Each participant receives a T-shirt and refreshments and all are eligible for unmatched drawing of prizes after the race. Overall winners receive a unique prize from one of our local merchants. Rachael 599-7663 global@3rivers ____________________________________________________________________________ August 17, 2008, Sunday Treasure State Triathlon-On Road Edition • Bozeman, East Gallatin Recreation Area, Olympic Distance On Road Triathlon (1.5k Swim, 40K bike, 10k run). The TST-On road returns unchanged for 2008. The swim consists of 2 laps in the East Gallatin pond, followed by a 40k bike heading west down Spring Hill Road. The 10k run features a mix of road and trail as it winds through the East Gallatin Rec Area and around the Bridger Creek golf course. For more information, check www.tri-mt.com and www.fleetfeetbozeman.com Rim Runner 100 • Billings, 100M relay (1M each), RIM RUNNER 100 DAYLIS STADIUM SPONSORED by the YELLOWSTONE RIM RUNNERS www.rimrunners.org _______________________________________________________________ August 21, 2008, Thursday Evening _______________________________________________________________________ August 23, 2008, Saturday Adventure BioThon • Stevensville at the Lee Metcalf NWR, more info coming 3rd Annual First Community Bank Railway 8K • Helena, 5pm, Starts at: Carroll College Football Stadium, Finish at: Great Northern Carosel. Sign up at: www.helenarunningclub.com or www.active.com Contact: Brian @ 406-431-0697 bquick50k@hotmail.com Cats Classic 5K • Bozeman, COME JOIN US FOR THE FIRST EVER BOBCAT CLASSIC 5K. THIS SCENIC RUN STARTS AT BOBCAT STADIUM AND WINDS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SOUTH BOZEMAN, UNTILYOU OPEN UP INTO WIDE OPEN GRASSLAND WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE GALLATIN MOUNTAIN RANGE AND THE SPANISH PEAKS. THE ENTIRE COUSE IS ON PAVEMENT OR DIRT TRAILS. REGISTRATION IS AT 7:30 AM AND THE RACE STARTS AT 8:30 AM. ENTRY FEE IS $15.00 PER PERSON UP UNTIL AUGUST 20TH AND $20.00 AFTER THAT. ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A T-SHIRT, AND AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE WINNERS AT THE BOBCAT FAMILY FUN DAY FOLLOWING THE RACE. YOU CAN REGISTER AT WWW.ACTIVE.COM OR CALL 406-994-6926 AND ASK FOR HILARY FOR ANY QUESTIONS. Ticker Tuner Fun Run/Walk • Butte, 5K and 1mile Walk/Run. Organized by St. James Healthcare Cardiac Rehab Department, starting at Chester Steele Park with race day registration taking place from 7-8a.m. Pre-registration is until August 15th with cost being $15.00 for 7+, and $8.00 for 7 and under. After August 5th, cost is $18.00 for 7+ or $11.00 for 7 and under. 5K starts at 8:30 a.m, 1mile starts at 9:00 a.m. Awards and refreshments served immediately following the race. To register, please contact the St. James Healthcare Foundation at 782-5640 located on 425 W. Porphyry St, Butte, MT 59701. Also contact Margi Okrusch at mokrusch@hotmail.com for any details. ___________________________________________________________________________ August 24, 2008, Sunday Roots 4 Mile Festival Run • Missoula, The two day River City Roots Festival is sponsored by the Missoula Downtown Association, and the Roots Run is sponsored by Run Wild Missoula. Race Day Registration starts at 9 am. Race start: 11 am. . T-shirts for finishers. Prize money and age group awards. Race Director: Anders Brooker runners_edge@hotmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________ August 30, 2008, Saturday 2nd Annual Big Sky Resort Trail Challenge 5k Fun Run • Big Sky, For more details call 406-995-5765 or http://www.bigskyresort.com/Activities/Events-Calendar/index.asp 2nd Annual Blue & Gold Fun Run • Great Falls, 2 mile run or 1 mile walk. Flat, fast, grass loop around the campus of the University of Great Falls. It is FREE to enter the race but donations are accepted to benefit the University of Great Falls Cross-country and Track teams. The 2 mile run and the 1 mile walk start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday August 30th. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. until the start of the race at the McLaughlin Center on the University of Great Falls campus. Prizes for the top 10 male and female finishers in the 2 mile run. Race Director: Jim Brewer 406-791-5928. Pine Needle Stampede • West Yellowstone, 9 am start 8k Run - $20.00 10k Run - $20.00, 8k Race Walk - $20.00 A FREE kids fun run will start at 10:15am. http://rendezvousskitrails.com _________________________________________________________________________ August 31, 2008, Sunday
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